Occupational Therapist

General Information

Name


Occupational Therapist


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Education


Date


18-May-2026


City


Kansas City


State


Missouri


Country


United States


Ref #


9247858103


Description & Requirements

Description


Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists to provide school-based services for students in the Kansas City, MO area.

Join a collaborative, student-centered environment where your expertise helps students access their education and reach meaningful developmental goals.

Why Join Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

• Weekly Pay
• Competitive Compensation Rates
• Flexible 1099 Scheduling Options
• Mentorship & Clinical Support
• School-Based Academy, ideal for therapists newer to the school setting
• Continuing Education Support
• Lending Library & Therapist Resource Hub
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Referral Bonus Program

Position Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students qualifying for OT as a related service
• Conduct screenings, evaluations, and assessments for students experiencing deficits impacting academic performance
• Interpret evaluation findings and recommendations to parents, staff, and IEP teams
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized therapy programs aligned with student IEP goals
• Provide individual and group therapy services in educational settings
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary and IEP teams
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and families to support student success and classroom carryover
• Monitor student progress and modify interventions as appropriate
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, IEP goals/objectives, and required reports
• Train and support educational staff, therapy assistants, and paraprofessionals in implementing therapy strategies
• Order and maintain therapy materials and equipment while following accepted safety practices
• Stay current with best practices in school-based occupational therapy
• Perform additional duties as assigned by district leadership or Special Services administration

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Occupational Therapist License
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain compliant documentation and manage caseload responsibilities
• Required state and district clearances

About Kelly Pediatric Therapy
Backed by the strength and stability of Kelly Services, Kelly Pediatric Therapy is a leading provider of school-based therapy and related services nationwide. Our mission is to deliver holistic, education-based support services that help students thrive academically, socially, and functionally.

We're proud to partner with clinicians who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in schools and communities every day.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?
Looking to impact the future of children's lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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